He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Lancashire, and at club level for Folly Lane ARLFC [1] (in Pendlebury), Swinton and Wigan, as a second-row or Loose forward, i.e. Players such as Les Holliday and the sublimely talented Danny Wilson offered great hope for the future. Throughout the 1920s the Lions got better and better until at last they won their Lancashire Cup in 1925 before recapturing the Challenge Cup in 1926. IMPORTANT NOTE: These records are calculated based only on the data available in the Rugby League Project database. IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday 13 Louis Brogan HURRICANES Started 1 hour ago, By What constitutes being a supporter of a club ? Sadly Seddon would drown in a boating accident on the River Hunter in New South Wales. Mick Adams Mick Adams was a part of the 'Cup Kings' era at Widnes where he made 415 appearances for the club at second row or loose forward in the 1970s and early 1980s. On 5 September 2017 the club announced that former Leigh Director Andy Mazey owner of Greater Manchester-based S. R. Waite Group would step in as the new club chairman. 7 Richard Wilkinson Not to mention a second promotion and a Divisional Premiership title at Old Trafford under the guidance of Bill Holliday and Mike Peers. Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. 7 Richard Wilkinson The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future captain, and Albert Jenkins, a Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. 13 Louis Brogan Crowds in excess of 20,000 were commonplace at Chorley Road where the fans marvelled at the skills of Welsh half-back Billo Rees, and the brothers Bryn and Jack Evans, all of them Great Britain internationals. Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. 16 Gav Rodden But following a difficult start, a sequence of five straight wins gave the Lions a degree of comfort. 13 Liam Welham IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday Note: Twice promoted in 1985 & 1987 & won Div 2 Premiership 1987, No. Appearances:60, Tries:2, Goals:0 In 1900, led by Jim Valentine, they won the Rugby League Challenge Cup defeating Salford at Fallowfield, Manchester. . 39.99. In search of crowning the greatest Swinton Lions team ever, we delve into the history books to look at some of the greatest players to play for the club. by AAP. 24 Myles Harrop Rugby League Season - Swinton V. Liverpool Stanley (1937) - YouTube 0:00 / 2:07 Rugby League Season - Swinton V. Liverpool Stanley (1937) British Path 2.91M subscribers Join Subscribe. The first 13-a-side international Rugby League match took place on this tour, with Wales winning 9-8 against the All Golds before a crowd of 20,000 at Abedare. Championship club sign World Cup star formerly of Leeds Rhinos Serious About Rugby League 20:44 20-Dec-22. Their victorious captain that early November day in 1969 at Central Park, Wigan was long serving dependable right-centre Bob Fleet. LIONS 103 : Danny Wilson: List: 2. . February 10, 2015 in Swinton Lions. Hodgson would terrorise the Australians on the 1932 and 1936 Ashes tours, and in 1940 he kicked a world record penalty kick from 77.75 yards at Rochdale. numbers 11, 12 or 13 during the era of contested scrums. . Swinton won the Lancashire Cup again in dramatic style against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the War curtailed the promise of further progress. The Lions are in the process of offering a trial to Joe Lowe who is set to get some game time in our upcoming pre-season friendlies. Powered by Invision Community. They then followed this with their first-ever Championship a year later, and in 1928 the team reached its zenith becoming the last team to secure All Four Cups; they were also the only side from Lancashire to achieve this feat (Hunslet and Huddersfield were the two other clubs). Leigh Centurions this morning announced that they were greatly saddened to learn of the passing of former player Billy McAtee at the age of 65. MATCHFACTS 8 Brad Clavering SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. 1, Paul Mellor Appearances: 91, Tries: 10, Goals: 94, Note: Earned 1 GB Colts cap No. Officially round 3 due to the competitions temporary restructure in 2021. 23 Chris Cullimore If the 1928 team was built around brilliant backs, the next great Swinton side relied on awesome forward power, international frontmen Fred Butters, Joe Wright and Tommy Armitt, not to mention the legendary Martin Hodgson who had now emerged as one of the finest second-row forwards the game has ever seen, guaranteed that further Championships were won in 1931 and 1935. They were coming strong again and once again ball handling let them down at the last tackle, but Wilkinson kept probing to get his side over the line. By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. The popular but ultimately disastrous reign of Tony Humphreys followed in the early period of 2002. Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. All in all 19 internationals, 5 Championship finals, 17 Lancashire cup finals, 4 Premiership finals and 30 Challenge Cup semi-finals were played on the famous turf. Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. Note:Won 2nd Division Championship 1985, No. He has since proved to be a popular lad amongst the squad, and has demonstrated that hes got the potential as well as the skills and temperament to play both full-back or half-back. 23 Joe Lowe Started 2 hours ago, By Swinton Lions Head Coach Allan Coleman, said, Joe approached the club last month from where he was based in Australia to ask about an opportunity for 2023. 28 Callum Hughes In October 2014 the club announced its intention to return to Park Lane, home of Sedgley Park RUFC as its home base for season 2015. In March 1929, a 22,000 crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan 9-3 in the first match on their new turf. Subs: (all used) Jack Evans (English rugby league, born 1897), File:William Rees - Swinton and Wales.jpg, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:Swinton_Lions_players&oldid=1001160526, This page was last edited on 18 January 2021, at 14:00. Swinton Lions Summary Coaches Competitions Head To Head Players Records Referees Results Seasons Transfers Venues Players Select by position All Fullback Wing Centre Five-Eighth Halfback Front Row Hooker Back Row Lock Bench All Matches Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. A short move to the palatial Chorley Road ground in 1886 enabled the club to develop further. 15 Macauley Hallett Contents 1 History 1.1 Early years 1.2 Inter-war period 1.3 Post-war This week we are looking at the 1960s. 6 days ago News Lions mourn loss of Stan Laing 2 weeks ago News Hooker Josh Eaves joins the Lions! 21 Jonny Openshaw Joe Lycett shreds 10,000 after David Beckham ignores his ultimatum MEN Frontpage Sport Rugby League Rugby League Swinton Lions to build new stadium at Agecroft and finally return home. Past players Malcolm Cummings, Bob Fleet, Tony Pratt, Brian Robinson and Derek Whitehead were in attendance along with director of rugby Paul Kidd and current players Phil Joseph and Rob Foxen - a former Swinton High pupil. They have been known as the Lions ever since. Welham then scored the Hurricanes opener when Richard Wilkinson sent out a looping pass for him to score in the corner and Ben Stead converted. http://www.swintonlionstales.co.uk/index.php/site/view_gallery/8. [12] DOB. Gav Wilson However, in October 1871 the club decided to join the recently formed Rugby Football Union under the title "Swinton & Pendlebury FC". Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. Unfortunately Salford City FC would not grant Swinton the ten year lease which was required to enable much needed funding to bring the ground up to standard. Another Hurricanes error on sixteen minutes presented the Lions with a chance to score and they took it when Anthony Dyne crossed in the left corner and again Gregson converted. By In golden-point extra-time a drop-goal by Chris Atkin sent the Lions into ecstasy and a play-off final against Keighley at Widnes. Started January 11, By You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. [7] By late 2013 the club was found to be in severe financial difficulties. 18 Dominic Flanagan In 1992, financial mis-management necessitated the sale of Station Road for property development. Another Hurricanes error on sixteen minutes presented the Lions with a chance to score and they took it when Anthony Dyne crossed in the left corner and again Gregson converted. Check out our greatest team of the 2000s Sedgley years, Check out our greatest teams of the 1970s. The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. 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Started December 20, 2022, By League 1 club Swinton Lions have confirmed their squad numbers for the 2022 season. 2,Scott Ranson Appearances:100, Tries:38, Goals:0 In addition, some 40 Lions gained RU representative recognition wearing the red rose of Lancashire. Bedfordshire Bronco Throughout the 1920s the Lions got better and better, they beat the visiting Australasian team of the 192122 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain 90. In August 2002, the club were brought the club back to within one mile of the Swinton and Pendlebury border when they played their first match at Moor Lane in Kersal as tenants of Salford City F.C., after travelling to Leigh and Chorley to play 'home' matches. A new company, Swinton Lions Rugby Club, was set up to remove problems with shareholdings from the previous administration. The Northern Union was then split into two county leagues, Lancashire and Yorkshire. Swinton Lions Head Coach Allan Coleman, said, Joe approached the club last month from where he was based in Australia to ask about an opportunity for 2023. In the Lions' last season at Station Road they were drawing crowds of 3,000 but this sudden move caused the club to lose many supporters.[2]. toowooba been breeding ground both here in toowooba and nationally . became chairman of Past Players' Association 635: Doug Clarke: 29 September 1962: 30 November 1963: . Such was the Lions' success that by the mid-1880s Swinton had become recognised as a national force and were considered the strongest team in Lancashire. He was replaced by Paul Kidd and Ian Watson. The club moved to Gigg Lane, Bury, the home of Bury F.C. Note:4 Wales caps; Div 2 Championship 1985, No.7,Martin Lee Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56) 14 Josh Eaves Only a financial crisis had insured Swinton's defection from the Union to which they had hitherto been staunchly loyal. Appearances:182, Tries:39, Goals:28 HURRICANES 12 Conner Gilbey 11 Sam Bowring Started October 13, 2022, By On the field it was realised that season 2016 was going to be extremely tough and so it proved. The only sad aspect being that the team never received the credit it deserved simply because ill-fortune ensured that they never appeared at Wembley. (Merged Threads), The five greatest rule changes in Super League history. By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 277 total. Tim Streets tache I have recently started the impossible task of trying to find every player that played a first team game for Castleford. 5 Callum Dunne 3 Jake Spedding When two divisions were reintroduced in 1973, Swinton were out of the top flight, and have struggled to regain their former glories ever since. Started October 13, 2022, By But despite a Second Division title in 1985, and a Second Division Premiership success in 1987, three separate promotions to the top flight simply brought about three immediate relegations. Losses. 5 Callum Dunne The only remaining director Steve Wild set about assembling a new board and plotting an alternative strategic course, whilst Head Coach Stuart Littler provided stability for the players and coaching staff. 14 Josh Eaves 8 Brad Clavering Arent dispute in 1928 caused the club to search for pastures new so the reluctantly vacated Chorley Road and built a new stadium off Station Road, taking the old stands with them. Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. A move from their Burying Lane pitch to another at Stoneacre (close to the White Lion pub where the club now moved its headquarters and the players got changed) gave rise to the famous Lions nickname, which is one of the oldest in British sport. Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exiting, young Swinton team. Calum is 27 years old and has been a stand-out performer for the Ince Rosebridge club in the National Conference League Division 1 over recent seasons. This rise in stature was surprising because Swinton and Pendlebury was a tiny colliery village with a few cotton mills, but it had a large number of local junior teams from which the club drew its talent. Later that same year, the first tourists to reach these shores, a team of New Zealand Maoris, was defeated at Chorley Road. Contents 1 Playing career 1.1 Oldham RLFC 1.2 Swinton Lions 2 References 3 External links Playing career [ edit] Oldham RLFC [ edit] He was previously at Oldham ( Heritage 1352) in Betfred League 1. The 1980s, the decade when we emerged from the doldrums to become a top end Second Division side, inter-dispersed with a fair share of memorable triumphs! Also in the 'swinging 1960s' years the Lions fielded real top class performers such as GB internationals Ken Gowers at full-back, Alan Buckley at left-centre plus his wing partner, John Stopford. Rugby union (pre-2 June 1896), and rugby league footballers who have played for Swinton Lions (Swinton 18661996). Started 2 hours ago, By View all Lachlan Swinton news. 8 Brad Clavering Martyn Sadler We will see how things go during the remainder of our pre-season and then sit down with Joe ahead of the start of our league campaign., Heywood Road, Sale, M33 3WB | info@swintonlionsrlfc.co.uk | 07932 500 731, Copyright Swinton Lions 2023 | Privacy Policy, Created by Rugby League World Cup England 2021. Welham then scored the Hurricanes opener when Richard Wilkinson sent out a looping pass for him to score in the corner and Ben Stead converted. Dyne then added his second before the break after another good passing movement and Gregson converted to give his side a good lead at the break. The 25-year-old attended a trial at the League One club in November and . Swinton had remained a major force, as evidenced by their club-record four players - Buckley, Stopford, Gowers and Dave Robinson - on the 1966 tour to Australia and New Zealand. Then, having gone three years undefeated in the mid 1870s, the Lions gradually sought a tougher fixture list. In 1886, they moved to Chorley Road. Appearances:138, Tries:28, Goals:270 Started Friday at 11:11, By Swinton played their home games for the 2011 season at the Willows, Weaste, Salford. Of these, perhaps the most worthy were stand-off Billy 'Daz' Davies, scrum-half Peter Kenny and 2nd-rowers Rod Smith (ex-Workington Town) and the highly respected Bill Holliday (ex-Whitehaven, Hull Kingston Rovers, Cumberland and GB). Peacetime brought about the shrewdest of gambles by the Lions directors who had managed to reign in the support of local businessmen. 6 Nick Gregson We at Swinton Lions are playing our part in delivering the TACKLE IT commitments to make a positive, lasting difference. Note: Man of Match 1987 Premiership Final, No. By In 1929, the club then moved to a new stadium back near their original home off Station Road, taking the old stands with them. Started December 9, 2022, Copyright 2022 League Publications Ltd Military Wiki. Jump on the forums A Super League Dream Team of players who have suffered The 10 biggest shock results in Super League history; NRL star leading potential strike action leans on degree Five of the biggest transfer fees paid in Super League The star-studded St Helens team which could win a record Departing Championship man backs former club to be a 15 Macauley Hallett The Lions produced an eight-try performance in a very competitive warm up game in which the Hurricanes showed they will have a promising season with some good play. This new stadium's name was named after its location, Station Road. In March 1929, a 22,000 thousand crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan in the first match on new turf. Bedfordshire Bronco Subs (all used) [9] The plan was met with considerable opposition including local councillors and the Mayor of Salford. Covid then intervened, and upon the resumption of play in 2021 a history hit team suffered relegation to League 1. 1,024 talking about this. 23 Chris Cullimore 13 Liam Welham 6 Ben Stead 25 Scott Parnaby Subs: (all used) Season 2017 followed a similar path on the field, but it was also punctuated by a significant financial crisis off it. 2 Mike Butt Again it came down to fine margins, but the Lions then held off Keighley to win 29-28 in a dramatic match and promotion had been achieved. As of 7 June 2011 when the club hosted a fans' meeting at Moorside Social Club, Swinton, Mr Kidd stated that he expected that the building of the stadium should commence no later than New Year's Day, 2012 with completion set for the end of April (2012). However, in October 1871, the club decided to join the recently formed Rugby Football Union under the title Swinton & Pendlebury FC. Rugby League stands in solidarity with players, coaches, match officials, fans, volunteers, staff, and supporters in the struggle against racism and discrimination in sport and in society. During the second half of the decade other prominent players turned out for the Lions. Ridpath, Wild and new chairman Stuart Fletcher, now jointly own a shared control in the Company. 17, Alan Derbyshire In all, 19 internationals, 5 Championship finals, 17 Lancashire cup finals, 4 Premiership finals and 30 Challenge Cup semi-finals were played on the famous Station Road turf. Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? He also represented Lancashire on one occasion in 1991. The club came under the stewardship of chairman, John Kidd and fellow directors Paul Kidd (chairman's son), Dave Roberts and Ben Jones. However, the predicted return date of spring 2012 proved to be a somewhat optimistic and premature forecast. Appearances:47, Tries:6, Goals:0 Then, having gone three years undefeated in the mid 1870s, culminating in a ground-breaking victory over the great northern establishment club, Manchester, the Lions gradually sought a tougher fixture list. The financial failure of major creditor and de facto owner Hugh Eaves in 2002 put the future of the club in jeopardy, the chairman and benefactor Malcolm White resigned. Throughout the late 1940s, and the 1950s the Lions strove unsuccessfully to repeat former glories and often flattered to deceive, but the appointment of Welshman Cliff Evans as coach signalled a renaissance. He was immediately replaced by former player and assistant coach Stuart Littler. Appearances:52, Tries:8, Goals:0 LIONS 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi Jack Spencer (born December 21, 1990) is a Rugby League footballer for Wests Tigers in the NRL. Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. 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